Perth City is situated between the Darling Ranges and the Indian Ocean, and along the banks of the Swan River, 12 km from the ocean. The river is named after the famous black swans which can be found along the river. The city centre is quite small when compared to other cities in Australia such as Sydney or Melbourne.
The Swan River weaves its way through the metropolitan area to the Port of Fremantle, which has many beautiful houses, restaurants, and recreational areas along its banks. The river provides an ideal opportunity for the locals to enjoy the beautiful weather and participate in many different water sports such as sailing, water skiing, wind surfing, rowing, fishing, swimming, jet skiing, or just cruising the river on one of the many ferries.
The city has four major streets running east to west – St George's Terrace, Hay Street, Murray Street, and Wellington Street.